2714 SARATOGA LN 2018-01-02 MF Import

Mr. Ebert made a motion to approve the variance request but limiting the height to 18 feet. There was no second to the motion. After further discussion, Mr. Bennett again restated his motion to approve the variance as requested. Mr. Ebert seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous in favor of granting the variance. VARIANCE GRANTED AS REQUESTED. Item 4: Variance No. 35-88 Applicant: Marshall Batchelor 2714 Saratoga Lane Everett, WA 98203 Location: 2714 Saratoga Lane Variance Requested: From E.M.C. 19.42.040(B), Front Yards, which requires that decks and porches in the front yard be less than forty-two inches high and have no roof covering, to allow an existing porch in the front yard area to have a roof covering and to allow a deck to be constructed that will be eight feet high and extend four feet into the front yard area. Zoning: R-S, Single Family Suburban Residential Pearl Maddy presented the staff report (see Variance File No. 35-88) recommending that the variance be granted subject to conditions and showed slides of the project. Mr. Batchelor stated that the porch is on the north and the steps get very slippery and two elderly people have slipped on the steps recently, so they wish to cover the porch. His home sits back further than the other homes on Saratoga Lane and even with the variance he will still have a greater setback than the others. The neighbor to the east cannot see the addition from their deck and there is no visual impact to other homes on the street. There was no further testimony for or against the variance. Mr. Bennett moved that the variance be granted with the conditions as recommended by Staff. Mrs. Buchea seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous to grant the variance. VARIANCE GRANTED.